precipitous in Latin
precipitous in Latin is praeceps — precipitous means very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
precipitous in Latin
praeceps
Steep, like a precipice
What does "precipitous" mean?
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adj Very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
"When the wind is in the right direction, hang-gliders launch themselves giddily into space from the precipitous bank."
- adj Done too quickly, without proper thought.
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- When the wind is in the right direction, hang-gliders launch themselves giddily into space from the precipitous bank.
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What is "precipitous" in Latin?
"precipitous" in Latin is praeceps. precipitous means: Very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
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